Praying on Behalf of Others
...So I prayed for him. Interceded for him. Not a long prayer, just one that asked God to help this brother forgive his mom for so much pain, and that they might be able…
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God Hears Halfhearted Prayer
How wonderfu it is that God has nonetheless heard our cold prayers, and not only heard, but answered them!
Spare Prayer?
Corrie ten Boom asked, "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?" Friend, make prayer your steering wheel.
Bearing Fruit
Bearing Fruit: “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.” James 5:16
Amazing Prayer
Never underestimate the power of prayer! "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
A Voice for Good
A number of weeks ago I came across a prayer request that spoke of violence in the home, abuse the writer didn’t know how to handle.
Pray Before You Leap
As I recently prayed about an important decision I needed to make, I remembered there was a time when I didn’t. As a young Christian I didn’t even know that I should.
Ask What You Will
Prayer has always been the breath, life, vitality, strength and power of the Christian. Beginning with our Lord, who spent much time in prayer, and continuing with the disciples and fruitful, Spirit-filled Christians through…
A Father’s Prayer
A Father's Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for my children's salvation. Thank You for choosing them to be children of mine and Yours. Thank You that You have lavished Your riches and Your inheritance…
The Power of Forgiveness
Are you someone who has suffered emotionally, and perhaps physically at the hands of others? Have emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, hostility, bitterness and revenge entered your heart and mind?
God’s Ways
"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts…
Erasing Doubt
Stephanie’s dream was to be an author. She wondered if it was from God. Well, at first Stephanie’s prayers were filled with doubt.
Prayer of Believing
Prayer, Lord, I thank You that believers are receivers and that You are the giver of every good and perfect gift. I
Some Days Are Like That
Some days just don’t turn out the way we plan. God interrupts! And then we have a choice: to accept what He brings our way and be thankful or worry and grouch our way…
Immediately
All farmers know that when the harvest is ripe, time is of the essence. Our time on this stage is short, no matter our ages, and the harvest is ready. It won’t last forever.
Confession is a Radical Reliance Upon Grace
One day it dawned on me. I had become the very thing I hate– a hypocrite.
Prayer Journey
Father, we know You want to have a close, growing relationship with us. Lord, we also want to know You more. Deep within our souls we want to know You. Amen.
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate…
Spirituality
Spirituality is a popular subject these days. True spirituality moves you toward knowledge of Jesus as the Influencer of your heart.
Hearing from God
The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”
Work For Peace
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 2:26 At times I have to remind myself of this.
Something Else
Sometimes it takes more than one person to free someone from a life of darkness and sin. Our prayers carry people to the feet of Jesus.
Praying in Faith
Do you ever pray for things without believing God will actually answer your prayer?